NovelEnglishChapter 133 "Alright... I get it now!" Tears welled up in my eyes, and turning my head, I caught sight of a particularly bright star, feeling as if I was suddenly pulled from an overwhelming emotion that could shatterat any moment.
Mark rea reached into his car and handeda pack of tissues, "Go on, today, no more tears. Crying too much now will only hurt your eyes." wit out. But after He didn't letlinger on the hill for too long before drivingback to the city.
After hesitating for a moment, I ventured to ask, "The girl you liked for so many years... she must be really special, huh?" "Yeah," He nodded without hesitation, his gaze softening, 'The slittle girl I was talking about earlier." I was taken aback, "That's... been quite a long time." "Yeah, twenty years," he said, clearly showing his deep, unwavering affection.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI sighed, not knowing what else to say. When we reached Christine's apartment, I softly thanked him, “Thank you for today." Actually, when he askedif I was sick earlier in the evening, I hesitated for a moment.
But now, I felt much better.
He raised an eyebrow, "What did I tell you?" "Sthings don't need thanks, but today, I really owe you one." "Alright, get inside and get srest." "Will do. Drive safe!" The moment I stepped out of the elevator, my phone rang. It was Bryant.
It had been hours since he said he'd only be a few minutes.
I answered, "Hello?" "Where are you?" His voice was deep and terse Walking to the front door, I replied nonchalantly, "At home." "When did you learn to lie?" His voice dripped with sarcasm, "The folks at Ferguson Mansion say you haven't been back these past few days, and it's been even longer since you moved out of Riverview Estate!" 10:03 Chapter 133 "Oh, if you know all that, then why bother calling? Worried I'm cheating, or that I've slept with someone else?" This hit a nerve, his voice turning icy, "You dare?" “Sure, I'll take my tfollowing your footsteps," I knew exactly how to provoke him.
"Janel" Bryant exploded, his tone as cold as midwinter ice, "For the last time, where are you?" The angrier he got, the more I reveled in it, "You're so powerful, find out yourself." With that, I hung up! I was done being the one revolving around him They say the one who falls in love first loses, but once you stop loving, you can always turn the tables. After I entered the code and cinto the house, Christine rushed in from the balcony, peeling off her face mask, "Why did Mark drop you off?" "He and Bryant got into a fight today." I got myself a glass of water and recounted the day's events to her.
She was amazed, "Look at you, standing up to Bryant?" "I wasn't such a pushover before, was I?" "Well, at most you were at his beck and call," she teased.
I chose not to respond, and Christine changed the subject, "Do you think, the person Mark has liked for years could be you? He was in France on a business trip yesterday, and suddenly he's back. Suspicious, right?" "It can't be."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI had my doubts in the car, but I've only known Mark for eight years nowhere near the timeline he mentioned with that little girl.
Besides, Mark is from the Larson s family of RiverCity, and only moved here after my parents passed away. He probably just felt sorry forand offered a helping hand.
After my shower, Christine pointed to my phone charging on thenightstand "Your ex is blowing up E your phone." I ignored it, fully dried my hair, and then the phone rang again.
"Bryant, what's wrong with you?" "Cdownstairs." 10.03 Chapter 133 Since our big blowup, he seems to have decided to be more of a man of few words.
I frowned. "What?" As I said this, a chill ran down my spine. Walking to the window, I locked eyes with Bryant'sgaze! He actually lookedup?? Wait, was he crazy? He stared at me, his voice X
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